Ruby’s House

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

There is something about playing with beeswax that is simultaneously soothing but also challenging. 😅 I do enjoy the smell and watching it melt so smoothly into the balm oils.

Also, you may have noticed it has been a little quiet on here. I am starting to work through stocking up for *cough* Christmas Markets!

Are we allowed to talk about that yet??

10/15/2026

Just had to share the sunrise that showed up this morning (Bob Ross, is that you??) I hope you are taking time to slow down and enjoy the beautiful moments, my friends. It's so worth the pause.

Stay tuned for upcoming markets and please don't hesitate to reach out if you are searching for something. 🌿💚

10/08/2026

Well well well... fall... we meet again!

What am I doing in my yard at this time of year?
Leaving the leaves, watering in my "medicine" garden, sneaking some seeds, harvesting the last of the blossoms from yarrow and calendula.... and thinking about roots!

Fall is about the time we bring our focus even closer into the earth. Plants are turning their attention downward, and this means for those of us who forage, roots are where it is at! (Even if you don't forage, I can help you find some of them 😉)

A few roots we can look for:

🍂 Dandelion - overall vitality, liver support, diuretic and so much more!

🍂 Curly/yellow dock - digestive support. Bitter tonic for the gall bladder and liver to increase bile production.

🍂 Marshmallow - excellent demulcent, helps soothe dry throats, coating mucus lining. Also used to make great treats to add to hot chocolate.

🍂 Chicory - antibacteral & antifungal. The white sap in the roots is considered an analgesic (pain killing). Also used to help eliminate intestinal parasites.

🍂 Comfrey - for aiding in healing topically - including sprains, bruises and breaks. Heals wounds VERY quickly so be sure to use only when wounds have started healing, as comfrey can close it fast enough to seal in bacteria.

Roots are best dug once the plant dies back but before the ground is too frozen - frost just makes digging them a little more of an adventure!

What roots are your favorite or which would you like to get to know better?

10/05/2026

Looking for some fall support for your immune system? 🤧

Tomorrow (Tues Oct 6) is the last "summer" farmers market in Stettler.

If you want to make sure you're stocked up on all the essentials, please come visit me!

What I will have on the table that can aid in fall/winter immunity support:

🫖Breathe Easy tea blend - wonderful earthy blend of mullein, marshmallow root, elder flower, orange peel, lemon balm and so much more. Dry throat or wet cough, this combination will soothe dry sore throats and/or expell excess phlegm while helping protect the delicate membrane of your nose and throat.

🫐Elderberry Syrup Kit - Everything to get you started on making your own elderberry syrup to support you through colds/flus or just give you an extra boost. Black elderberry, ginger, cloves, orange peel and cinnamon.

🔥 Fire C***r Spice Blend - not for the faint of heart! A potent blend of spices like horseradish, garlic and ginger meant to be combined with apple c***r vinegar and honey to create a very warming oxymel used to help fight colds. Many ways to use this firey blend in culinary applications as well!

🌿Dried organic herb selection: like them solo or into blending your own supporting herbs? Lots of great options to choose from - peppermint, lemon balm, mullein, marshmallow root, calendula, licorice root, echinacea root, reishi and more.

🤚Dry skin season is also headed this way - I have a selection of whipped tallows infused with supportive herbs - yarrow & calendula - to keep skin smooth, healed and hydrated. Plantain Salve helps support healing more damaged/cracked skin and there is even rose oil and whipped rose tallow for if you experience dry skin on your face.

Elderberry syrup kits and Fire C***r blends go fast! Shoot me a message if you'd like more information or to pre-order for tomorrow.

See you from 4-7pm at the agriplex. 💚🌿
Stettler District Agricultural Society

10/02/2026

I know you are probably wondering... is that food or something else? 👀🤔

I'll give you a hint - it still has chamomile, rose petals and lavender in it.

I am making improvements to a skin care product and today I'm testing it out on myself and some-what unwilling family 😄.

Verdict so far: It is SO nice, especially on my very questionable skin. It smells good, feels good and I love that you can see the colours of the herbs when you apply it.

More on this new/improved item soon!

10/02/2026

"Do you grow these herbs?"

I get asked this often, and rightly so! People want to know where their products come from and I absolutely wish my answer could be a resounding "yes!"

But it's not. 😅

Why not though?

Well let me take you through the amount of work that goes into packaging alone:

🌱 Each bag is put on a scale, I use a canning filler in the top and weigh out each herb one at a time.
🌱 Once the product is safely tucked inside, I genlty wipe the top seal area to make sure it's free from herbs if needed. This is especially important with the powdery/fluffy ones like mullein or powdered dandelion.
🌱 Each bag is sealed.
🌱 Labels are created (if it is a new herb), printed and applied.
🌱 Herbs are labeled with a price (if it's new I come up with a price per gram)
🌱 Each one has a lot number written on it (yes, I track ALL the things)
🌱Once it is ready to go, I write all the information on a tracking sheet in my binder - date, herb, amount, where I got it, supplier product number and my lot number.
🌱I add it to my square inventory (total life saver for inventory tracking let me tell ya!)
🌱Final destination: it is ready for you!
🌱When bagging multiple herbs, I clean my space and my tools and start the process all over.

Now...
Add into all of the above, IF I had the means to grow most of what I share, I'd have to
🌱Clear specific areas for gardening/wild growth or find them in enough quantity to eithically forage
🌱Get the seeds, cuttings etc
🌱Fast forward growing everything in the volumes I can currently provide.
🌱Have the certifications, required paperwork etc required to package/sell them
🌱Harvesting, processing, drying, cutting - THEN packaging...

AND 90% of the working time on this, I'm doing it solo.

Ordering is the EASY part. 😅

I have amazing contacts, wonderful suppliers in Canada who guarantee their products and put as much pride in providing top quality as I do sharing them. I am always on the lookout, finding good places and doing my best to pass along quality at a realistic price.

I also do what I can to find those odd ball herbs that you request on occasion.

I love that I can be your go to, occasional herbal stop if you need a top up, or just someone to bounce ideas off of even if your apothecary is overflowing - no matter who you've purchased from.

Not to mention, I also LOVE creating all the other wonderful herbal product you enjoy, and that takes time too!

So THANK YOU for supporting my small business in all the ways. I am grateful for the love I receive and I hope you feel the love poured into everything I make for you. 🌿💚

10/01/2026

So I did a thing today! 😄 Apple pie filling canned and used the scraps to start some apple c***r vinegar.

The last time I tried ACV it didnt work - totally operator fault, I didnt pay enough attention to it.

What do you do with your apples? 🍎 🍏

09/29/2026

Yūki reminding you that I will be at the farmers market tonight! He, much to his disappointment, will not be joining me. 😄💚🌿 See you at the Agriplex! Stettler District Agricultural Society